Another Best Seller

Here's another best seller, because as we all know, everyone's story is a book and every book hits the best seller lists (see my rant last Friday):

Need Help with Memoir Bestseller (Comp: negotiable) I have a deep desire to write a book to share my story. Abuse, betrayl, abandonment, drugs, dysfunctional home, rape, discrimination you name and I have been through it. My family is filled with all kinds of characters from preachers to crack heads. I want someone to partner with me because I know there was a purpose for my pain and a destination for all of it. I don't have much money but I can make payments if someone who is an excellent writer will help me with writing and getting this published. Please only respond if you are serious.

Now, for the serious job postings:

Freelance Calendar Editor - Contract (Comp: $750-$1,000/month) (Boston) Deirdre.Wilson@parenthood.com : http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/wri/470544925.htmlThe Boston Parents’ Paper, an award-winning magazine for more than 23 years, seeks a freelance Calendar Editor to compile, write and package our monthly calendar of family events for print and web. This freelancer works with staff editors to create the most useful and engaging calendar of family events and destinations in Massachusetts. The work can be done primarily from home, although occasional visits to family attractions and events are required, as are meetings with staff in office. Duties include: Research; development of PR contacts; writing and editing listings, hot tips, highlights, roundups and parenting education and support listings; and collecting appropriate artwork from sources. Must meet a monthly deadline for submitting all calendar files to the associate editor. Contracted monthly payment of $750 - $1,000. Qualifications: Publication experience and familiarity with parenting topics; strong writing, editing and oral communication skills; strong attention to detail and editorial style; proactive and team-oriented attitude; and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Web. Send a cover letter, résumé and work samples to: Deirdre Wilson, Senior Editor, The Boston Parents’ Paper, 670 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130; Fax: 617-522-1694; email: Deirdre.Wilson@parenthood.com. (No phone calls, please.)

About.com is also looking for guides. There's always considerable discussion pro and con for doing these types of jobs when it is brought up on discussion boards. Some people have put a lot of time and effort trying out, only to be turned down. Others swear by it. If you do make the cut, there is a guaranteed monthly income as long as you maintain your site.
About.com is seeking guides in the following areas:
Auto Jouranlists
Tech Journalists
Business/Money Writers
Travel Writers
Food Writers

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